baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2506429-A (GB)
Title: Window arrangement for a packaged product
Inventor: BELL ALAN JOSEPH
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2012-09-29
Abstract: A packaged product, such as pharmaceutical pills or liquids, whereby the package comprises an intimate packaging, such as a bottle or blister pack, surrounding the product and having a security/authenticity mark 2 on its exterior. At least one outer packaging layer 1 wholly or partly surrounding the product and having at least one window 3 that allows the enclosed security/authenticity mark 2, such as a coded to be viewed. The inner face of outer packaging layer 1 contains windows that are diffusely highly reflective and may include an area of high whiteness. The security marking may comprise a coded marking area. Also disclosed is an arrangement (figures 2 & 4) where the intimate packaging bearing the security marking 12 protrudes through an aperture 5 in the outer packaging 1.
Patent GB-2492703-A (GB)
Title: Downloading software without downloading duplicate prerequisite software products
Inventor: JIMMERSON SHANE
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2008-08-30
Abstract: Software products available for download, via a network or loading from a CD-ROM, are presented to a customer/user who selects (1) software products to be downloaded. When two or more software products are selected the method determines a set of prerequisite software products (2) associated with each of the software products for downloading. A set of shared prerequisite software products common to at least some of the software products is determined and downloaded avoiding duplicate downloading of shared prerequisite software products. Upon an interruption in installation of the software products a check may be made to see if the necessary files are on the machine before re-downloading them and installation is recommenced. A download manager 304 manages downloads of application components, files, prerequisites and may automatically resume file transfers after network disconnects and computer restarts avoiding re-downloading already transferred.
Patent GB-2508152-A (GB)
Title: Rotational indicator device
Inventor: GROOT ALBERTUS ABRAHAM PETRUS DE
IPC: F16B31/02
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: A device for indicating relative rotational displacement between a first member and a second member sharing a common rotational axis (such as a wheel nut and bolt), comprises a body for engaging the second member and a pointer 2. Each side of the pointer 2 has a different indication, indicating the status of the fastening process between first and second member.
Patent GB-2515317-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Panel Connections
Inventor: EL-KHANAGRY NABIL FOUAD
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: Two construction panels 10 have edges 12. Each edge 12 has a recess 14. That is, the recess is open at the edge. The recess receives an end of a connection arrangement 16, which is used to secure two panels against each other on their sides. Each panel may have a further aperture (18, fig 2) extending from the face (20, fig 2) of the panel to the recess to receive e.g. an elongated fixing pin 22, which retains the connection arrangement in the recess. The connection arrangement may include a turnbuckle arrangement formed by threaded members 36, e.g. an eye-bolt, each threaded to a common connector member 38 and each having an eye 42 to receive one of the fixing pins. Turning the connector member allows the threaded members to be moved together or apart. The aperture may extend in perpendicular direction from the panel face and it may comprise a socket member 26 at the edge defining the recess and/or aperture. The panel may be made of a settable material with reinforcing members 28 and the socket member may serve as a former for the recess.
Patent GB-2517900-A (GB)
Title: Systems and Methods for Adaptive Delivery of Content Using Interactive Feedback
Inventor: SCHOLES WAYNE G J
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: A system for adaptive marketing comprises a participant access device 100, a data management device 102, communication means between the access device 100 and a remote data management device 104, and a sub-platform. Participant access device 100 comprises one or more input components, which may be a keyboard 107, mouse, touchscreen 101, visual recognition device 105 or voice recognition device 103. Data management device 102 accepts information from a plurality of sources. The sub-platform facilitates at least one participant interaction with the system. The sub-platform may include an advertising sub-platform, a redemption sub-platform, an offer sub-platform, a social media sub-platform of an education sub-platform. Also claimed is a method for adaptive marketing, including identifying characteristics of a participant, trending the indentifying characteristics and adapting marketing materials based on the trends and a method for distributing offers and goods or services including driving viral interactions with an integrated system.
Patent GB-2508463-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control system that predicts a change in vehicle drag that may result in a speed overshoot/undershoot
Inventor: KELLY JAMES
IPC: B60K31/04
Filed: 2013-08-16
Abstract: A method for operating an off-road speed control system of a vehicle 100 comprises identifying 102 a pattern or change in component of vehicle drag. A vehicle speed is monitored 104 to predict whether a change in component of vehicle drag results in speed overshoot event or a speed undershoot event, preferable due to gradient and/or terrain. The application of an appropriate opposing torque is automatically commanded 106 to vehicle wheel to counteract predicted speed overshoot event or speed undershoot event. The predicted speed overshoot event is identified as a predicted temporary over-supply of torque from a powertrain subsystem of the vehicle. An off-road speed control system for a vehicle comprising an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to perform the above-described methodology is also provided.
Patent GB-2502741-A (GB)
Title: Automated processing machine with readout device for processing samples
Inventor: HAJROVIC MIDHAT
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2011-12-30
Abstract: An automated processing machine 100, such as an automated coverslipper or an automated stainer, for processing samples placed on slides 400, comprises an output device 200 for outputting slides which have been processed by the machine, the output device including an extensible and retractible drawer unit 210. The drawer unit includes at least one receiving channel (211, 212, 213, fig 2) for receiving a plurality of holders 300 for slides, and a readout device 251 that can read out an identification unit of holders received in the receiving channel. Preferably, the readout device is an RFID reader/writer device. An electric drive 220 may be provided for moving the drawer unit in and out, which is also provided with a control unit for controlling the electric drive. The drawer unit may be folded away (fig 3). A light emitting indicator 240 may be provided, which lights up (e.g. green) when it is an appropriate point in time at which the drawer may be opened, and lights up (e.g. red) when it is an inappropriate time to open the drawer.
Patent GB-2509354-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to heat domestic hot water and water for a space heating system
Inventor: GLEDHILL HOUGHTON A
IPC: F24D3/08
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a thermal store such as two tanks (12,14, figure 1), a combination boiler 31, an additional energy source 6 and a controller 19. The thermal store and combination boiler are each arranged to selectively provide hot water for a domestic hot water (DHW) system 32 or for a space heating system 33,34. The controller allows control of the thermal store and energy source to provide DHW and hot water for the heating system. In a first aspect the energy source is a non-fossil fuel energy source such as a heat pump, wind or solar power and the controller automatically controls the thermal store and combination boiler. In a second aspect the thermal store utilises a phase change material and the controller permits user interaction to control operation. In a third aspect the thermal store and energy source are mounted externally of the premises. A method of forming a hybrid heating apparatus is also claimed. The apparatus permits use of the additional energy source to heat the thermal store such that the thermal store is used to meet DHW or space heating demand where possible with the combination boiler meeting any shortfall.
Patent GB-2521440-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning device
Inventor: MUNN JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: E03F5/14
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: The invention provides an automatic screen cleaning apparatus 100 comprising a housing 105 for containing a liquid, a scraper assembly 115, at least one primary float member 107, and a locking mechanism (132 figure 2C). The housing is provided with at least one screen member defining at least one aperture, and a liquid outlet. The scraper assembly comprises at least one scraper located adjacent to and moveable relative to the screen member. The at least one primary float member is adapted to apply a force to the scraper(s) such that the scraper(s) is moveable relative to the screen member(s) in dependence upon variations in the volume of liquid received within the housing. The locking mechanism is arranged to releasably engage the at least one primary float member when the primary float member(s) is in its uppermost position relative to the housing. A later embodiment relates to a method of automatically cleaning a screen using said apparatus.
Patent GB-2506085-A (GB)
Title: Combination treatment (eg with ABT-072 or ABT-333) of DAAS for use in treating HCV
Inventor: BERNSTEIN BARRY M
IPC: A61K31/4184
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to a subject an effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1 (ABT) or therapeutic agent 2 (=ABT-333) or therapeutic agent 3 (=ABT-072) or therapeutic agent 4 (ABT), and an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir).
Patent GB-2522934-A (GB)
Title: A fire seal
Inventor: KOVACS LAURENCE KEITH
IPC: F16L5/04
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: The fire seal assembly is particularly for use with uninsulated or insulated stud partitioning or solid floors. The seal assembly comprises an expansion strip comprising an intumescent layer 4 bonded to a fire resistant flexible layer 1. In use the intumescent layer is located between the fire resistant layer and a surface upon which the assembly is located. The fire resistant layer forces expansion inwardly in order to crush and seal the penetration. The assembly may have integral joining tabs or separate joining pieces. The assembly may be located within an expandable sleeve or sock of fire resistant flexible material. The assembly may comprise a row of slits 11.
Patent GB-2523121-A (GB)
Title: Modular Computer
Inventor: KOH OLIVER
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A housing for a modular computer comprises recesses 120a-120f for components where the components and recesses have complementary connectors, and the recess connectors 130a-130f are interconnected. The housing may comprise a base housing with recesses for the following components: a motherboard, a feature (e.g. PCI card), memory, storage, and an external port. The housing may provide an aerial to connect to an optional feature component; and may provide cooling for the motherboard and/or feature component. The components may have cases with a connector mounted thereon. A component may have both a battery component and communication functionality. The external ports may be data, power, audio and/or display preferably with indicators for displaying computer status. The components may also be a screen or projector; or a touch-sensitive pad/button and/or motion sensor. The computer may be a tablet or a laptop modular computer. Also disclosed is an input/output housing with a recess for an input/output component such as a keyboard or directional input.
Patent GB-2508116-A (GB)
Title: A ladder for attachment to a vehicle load platform
Inventor: ARNOLD STUART
IPC: B60R3/00
Filed: 2010-05-10
Abstract: A ladder unit 11, particularly intended for attachment to a load platform (2, figure 1) of a vehicle, comprises a ladder 40 having a pair of spaced apart side members 52 and a plurality of rungs extending therebetween, and a ladder mount 41, the ladder mount including a bracket 42 attachable to the load platform, a pair of spaced apart ladder supports 46 each pivotally mounted on the ladder mount and configured to receive a side member such that the side member may slide in the ladder support, and securing means 50 to secure the ladder in a fixed position with respect to the ladder mount. The securing means may comprise a locking bolt which engages with a bracket mounted on the ladder. A fall prevention system for guarding at least one side of the load platform may also be provided.
Patent GB-2524275-A (GB)
Title: Bra-to-babydoll negligÃ©e convertor
Inventor: CAMPBELL KALLAHAN
IPC: A41D10/00
Filed: 2014-03-18
Abstract: A garment, which may be attached to a bra to create a baby-doll type negligÃ©e, comprises a main body 4 with double-ended straps 1 with a button 3 fastened at one end and a loop 2 created at the other. The straps may be permanently fitted to the garment, or detachable. The garment may also have drawstrings 7 running inside the top front seam to enable the garment to be fitted to the body of the user. The garment is attached to the bra of a user by looping the straps over the front or sides of the bra and fastening the ends by passing a button through the loop. The straps may be elasticated. Other fastening means may also be used to secure the straps.
Patent GB-2515175-A (GB)
Title: Internal cooling of power cables and power umbilicals
Inventor: KARLSEN JAN ERIK
IPC: H01B9/00
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: The power cable 30 comprises an outer sheath 32 and at least one conductor element 20, 22, 24 arranged within the outer sheath. One or more filler elements 10 are arranged within the outer sheath 32. At least one of the filler elements 10 is hollow such that a cooling fluid can be passed through the filler element. The cooling system may be open- or closed-circuit and using water as a cooling fluid. The cable or umbilical may be used underwater.
Patent GB-2526827-A (GB)
Title: Expander brake/clutch assembly and method of making same
Inventor: BOONPONGMANEE THAVEESAK
IPC: F16D51/08
Filed: 2014-06-03
Abstract: A pneumatic expander brake/clutch 10 having a first power transmission member as a drum (20, fig 1) with an annular friction surface (24, fig 1) on the outer periphery. Arcuate backing block segments 30 are circumferentially closely spaced and adjacent about the drum friction surface. The backing blocks 32 have brake friction pads 34 on the radially inner surface. An inflatable expander ring 54 surrounds the backing blocks 32 and upon inflation forces the blocks radially inward and the pads against the drum friction surface. Baffles 50, 52 are provided on the end of the backing blocks and extend into the spaces between circumferentially adjacent blocks to form a tortuous path for heat emanating from the drum friction surface in a radially outer direction. The baffles 50, 52 insulate the inflatable expander 54 from heat which permits the drum friction surface to operate at a higher temperature, and power transmission/dissipation without overheating the expander.
Patent GB-2519400-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for blood concentration
Inventor: COTTON STEPHEN
IPC: A61M1/38
Filed: 2014-07-23
Abstract: A disposable blood transfer conduit 13 for use in association with a pump drive unit, a blood collection vessel 11 and a blood concentration device 14, the conduit 13 comprising a blood transfer tube and a peristaltic pump unit 12 having an enclosed housing mounted about the blood transfer tube 13, a first end of the blood transfer conduit being adapted for connection, in use, to the blood collection vessel 11 and a second end of the blood transfer conduit 13 being adapted for connection, in use, to the blood concentration device 14, wherein at least part of the blood transfer tube13 is resiliently deformable and extends through enclosed housing of the peristaltic pump unit 12, and wherein the peristaltic pump unit 12 is adapted for releasable engagement, in use with the pump drive unit to convey blood from the blood collection vessel 11 to the blood concentration device 14.
Patent GB-2529895-A (GB)
Title: Convertible high heel shoe
Inventor: WILKINSON SAMUEL MARK
IPC: A43B21/433
Filed: 2014-09-08
Abstract: A shoe comprises an insole having a toe portion 24, a heel portion 5 and an arch support 5 and a convertible heel 4 comprising an upper heel component (3, figure 2) attached to the insole, said upper heel component comprising an extrusion (17, figure 11) on a lower face, two lower heel components (2, 7, figure 2) that when fitted together comprise a recess (29, figure 11) for receiving the extrusion and a compressive resistance band (12) positioned around the extrusion that when compressed allows the lower heel components to pivot relative to the upper heel component from a primary position wherein the lower heel components are in substantial alignment with the upper heel component to create a high heel and a secondary position wherein the lower heel components underlie an arch portion of the insole to create a low heel, and wherein the convertible heel further comprises a lock comprising a plurality of notches (10, 11) for holding the heel in each of the primary and secondary positions.
Patent GB-2520397-A (GB)
Title: Fuel filler door module
Inventor: BETZEN HEIKO
IPC: B60K15/05
Filed: 2014-09-22
Abstract: A fuel filler door module for installation in a motor vehicle comprises a trough body 2 that can be placed in a vehicle body 7 along with a fuel filler door 10 pivoted to the trough body 2, which has an axial opening 4 for accommodating a fuel filler neck, and a radially outwardly projecting fastening edge 8 for attachment to the motor vehicle body 7. A flexible sealing element 20,30 is provided on the fastening edge 8. The element has a sealing section 22, 32 that forms a sealing abutment against an interior side 13 of the fuel filler door 10. The element may be C-shaped, or abutment may occur against a ring-like web 18 on the inside of the door. The element 20, 30 may be deformed such as by bending, in a manner that enables door flap operation with less force than may be required with prior trough module arrangements.
Patent GB-2532754-A (GB)
Title: Subsea equipment-protection apparatus
Inventor: KJELL EINAR ELLINGSEN
IPC: E21B33/037
Filed: 2014-11-26
Abstract: A subsea equipment-protection apparatus includes a cap 1 and a sleeve 2, wherein the cap 1 and the sleeve 2 are configured to be supportable by a foundation 6 of the subsea equipment 16; and the cap 1 and the sleeve 2 are arranged such that at least a portion of the cap 1 may enter an opening of the sleeve 2 and be supported by the sleeve 2; the cap 1 and sleeve 2 thereby covering and protecting the subsea equipment 16.
Patent GB-2523480-A (GB)
Title: All natural, non-toxic sublingual drug delivery systems
Inventor: EDALAT PAUL
IPC: B29C48/00
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A method for enhancing absorption and bioavailability of medically active or palliative ingredients comprising compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, the method comprising, in combination: ascertaining minimal dosage and required dissolution environments for selected medicaments; tabletting the medicament within sublingual delivery vehicles; and, creating the resultant products with enhanced bioavailability. The method applies primarily to controlled release sublingual formulations. Suitable active ingredients include pulmonary hypertension agents, vasodilators, cholesterol management tools, and agents for treating blood pressure. Several processes for producing sublingual dosage forms are outlined: in particular preparing sublingual compressed powder tablets of various shapes (e.g. round convex and round concave tablets to either slow dissolution or allow pooled saliva to improve dissolvability and reduce movement respectively), continuous eccentric sublingual capsule extrusion, offset gel strip extrusion, and sublingual waffle gel strip, dimpled gel strip and bubble gel strip preparation processes. The extruded forms preferably utilise gelatin.
Patent GB-2531842-A (GB)
Title: Use of a metallocene catalyst to produce a polyalpha-olefin
Inventor: ALEXANDRE WELLE
IPC: C08F210/14
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: The invention relates to the use in an oligomerisation reaction performed in the presence of hydrogen and at high temperature of a racemic bridged metallocene catalyst a metallocene compound (A) is represented by the formula R(Cp1)(Cp2)MX1X2 wherein R is a C1-C20 alkylene bridging group; Cp1 and Cp2, are the same or different substituted or unsubstituted tetrahydroindenyl rings, wherein if substituted, the substitutions may be independent and/or linked to form multicyclic structures; M is a transition metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium and hafnium; X1 and X2 are independently hydrogen, halogen, hydride radicals, hydrocarbyl radicals, substituted hydrocarbyl radicals, halocarbyl radicals, substituted halocarbyl radicals, silylcarbyl radicals, substituted silylcarbyl radicals, germylcarbyl radicals, substituted germylcarbyl radicals; or both X1 and X2 are joined and bound to the metal atom to form a metallacycle ring containing from 3 to 20 carbon atoms; for the production of polyalpha-olefins. M is preferably zirconium.
Patent GB-2540371-A (GB)
Title: Pressure balancing gate valve
Inventor: JAVED ANWAR HAWA
IPC: F16K39/04
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: A gate valve assembly 100 comprises a valve body 20 with an inlet 22 and an outlet 23 and first and second valve elements 31, 33. The second valve element 33 is in sliding contact with the valve body 20 and is slidable between a first position in which the second valve element 31 prevents flow from inlet 22 to outlet 23 and a second position in which the second valve element 31 permits flow from inlet 22 to outlet 23. Initially the first valve element 31 disengages from the second valve element 33 to permit fluid flow through the first flow path in order to equalize upstream and downstream pressure on the second valve element 33. Further operation slides the second valve element 33 from the first position to the second position to permit fluid flow through the second flow path.
Patent GB-2529936-A (GB)
Title: Polyethylene terephthelate part bonded to polyester and polycarbonate alloy part
Inventor: LEISER JUDSON M
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: A device has a first part including polyethylene terephthelate (PET) with a fiber fill and a second part bonded to the first part. The second part includes an alloy of polyester and polycarbonate. The first and second part may be bonded together by placing the first part and the second part in contact with one another and heating the second part to bond the second part to the first part.